Monty Alexander
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origin: Kingston, Jamaica

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Monty Alexander

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Bebop, Calypso, Carribbean, Hard Bop, Jazz, Jazz Standards, Post-Bop, Reggae

Monty Alexander (born Montgomery Bernard Alexander on June 6, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican pianist and melodica player. His playing has a strong Caribbean influence and swinging feeling, but he has also been influenced by Wynton Kelly, Art Tatum, Gene Harris and Ahmad Jamal.

Alexander discovered the piano at the age of 4, taking classical music lessons at 6 and became interested in jazz piano at the age of 14. Two years later, he directed a dance orchestra (Monty and the Cyclones) and played in the local clubs. Performances at the Carib Theater in Jamaica by Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole left a strong impression on the young pianist.

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discography
Steaming Hot
The Good Life: Monte Alexander Plays the Songs of Tony Bennett
30th Aniversary Edition
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top tracks
  • Maybe September
    		 
  • Montevideo
    		 
  • Sweet Lady
    		 
  • Cavatina 5:00
    		  
  • Just in Time 12:42
    		  
  • Estaté 6:13
    		  
  • Honest I Do 5:34
    		  
  • I'll Never Stop Loving You 4:55
    		  
  • Just a Little Bit 4:28
    		  
  • Pure Imagination 3:33
    		  
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